Sophia Willmes

A history of women, bicycles and feminism. Annie Kopchovsky and Annemiek van Vleuten: The first woman to circumnavigate the globe on a bicycle in 1895 and the winner of the 2022 Tour de France Femmes. The two are separated by just under 150 years, during which the history of the bicycle and the history of women have been directly linked and have driven each other forward. At buycyle, we would like to use this year's International Women's Day to recall these stories and take a closer look at the

Learn essential tips on choosing the right race, training effectively, managing race-day nerves, and optimizing your equipment. From group riding skills to nutrition and race-day strategies, this guide has everything you need to cross the finish line confidently!

The buycycle frame comparison Aluminium or carbon? An old favorite or the latest craze? Which should be the ideal frame material is hotly debated in the bicycle world, and there is no golden formula, as so often. So to bring a little light into the thicket of carbon VS aluminum myths and thus facilitate the decision-making process for the next bike purchase, Nic made you a fantastic YouTube video and I suitably conjured this blog article. 👋Have you heard of buycycle? We are the leading marke

Ensure optimal braking performance with our step-by-step guide on bleeding Shimano hydraulic disc brakes. Learn when and why to bleed your brakes, what tools you need, and how to do it safely and effectively.

All highlights of the season at a glance It's officially spring. In some places in Europe, we were already able to enjoy this last weekend and took the first long, sunny bike rides. But we were not the only ones, because the professionals have already been on the road racing tracks for weeks. With the San Remo race, the cycling season is officially open. We loyal fans have our hearts set on it, and to make sure that none of us misses any of the important races, we at buycycle have prepared thi

Your new Gravel? In this new gravel bike review, we examine one of the most popular trendy bikes: the Cannondale Topstone Carbon, specifically the Carbon 5. 1. Frame Let's start with the frame right away. Cannodale uses its Ballistec Carbon material. This carbon layup provides a great blend of stiffness, strength and compliance for a comfortable yet fast ride in rough terrain. Like all carbon frames, the Topstone is equipped with a Kingpin suspension, which connects the seat stays to the sea

How healthy is cycling? The fact that cycling is healthy will not be news to anyone here. Blood circulation, fresh air, exercise—of course, it's good for us and our bodies. But in what way exactly? How can cycling also help us psychologically overcome crises? Today, we're taking a closer, more scientific look at the health benefits of cycling. This doesn't mean there's no room left for the small and very big stories of those for whom cycling was a lifesaver. 1. Excursion into sports medicine.

Looking for the best bike computer? Our guide compares top models, key features, pricing, and setup tips to help you find the perfect device for tracking speed, distance, and performance!

Discover the latest bikes, products, and trends from the bicycle industry in Spring 2023—all the information is here on buycyle.

What are the advantages of the tire trend? Less is more, and for a while now, this has also applied to bicycle tires because who still needs tires with inner tubes today? What has long been the norm in the automotive industry is slowly but surely becoming the bicycle cosmos: the so-called tubeless tire. Mountain and racing bikes are often driven more and more tubeless, and the driver promises increased traction and puncture resistance. We have prepared all the answers for you in this blog post:

What is this new Chinese shifting group? A new kid is on the groupset block: The Chinese manufacturer L-TWOO surprised the bicycle world last March by presenting its new electronic shifting group. So far, so familiar, because the eRX group does not differ greatly from the Shimano Di2 system - except in one point: the massive 1000 euros difference in the purchase price. But what exactly is it about this new Chinese shifting group, how does it work, is it worth changing, and who are L-TWOO anywa

All woman on the bike - But how? 12.7% - this is how much a woman in Europe earns less than her male colleague in the same position. We should all be aware of this gender pay gap and its urgency. But such gender gaps can be found in almost all domains of our society, including bicycle culture. The gender cycling gap is one of the most direct illustrations of gender inequalities in traffic and transportation, especially in cities and areas with already low rates of cyclists. In Rio de Janeiro,